Posted October 8, 2021
October is Disability Acceptance month. Based on that, this week’s letter is focused on awareness and resources for inclusion and integration. National Disability Awareness Month was established in 1988 by Congress and is an opportunity to “pay tribute to the accomplishments of the men and women with disabilities” (Library of Congress) while also serving as an opportunity for organizations to ensure they are meeting the diverse needs of individuals with disabilities.
October is also Dyslexia Awareness Month which was formally recognized by congress in 2015 through this Cassidy Mikulski Dyslexia Resolution 275 as a way to spotlight one of the most common language-based learning disabilities that impacts almost 20% of school-age children in the US. In 2019, the Board of Education passed a resolution in support of inclusive practices which states that the District commits to ensuring students with disabilities experience inclusive practices in their classrooms and school buildings. It also outlines a commitment to developing a strategic plan that will “improve academic and social emotional outcomes for students with disabilities, eliminate racial disparities, and develop the skills of all school-based and district staff.” At Asbury, we are proud of our work and focus on inclusion. Check out more information on Disability Awareness and Dyslexia Awareness.
Best,
Joan Wieser
Joan_Wieser@dpsk12.org
Principal
This year we strive to support racial and ethnic equity in our diverse Cory Community by taking a critical look at equity in Cory’s systems, structures, programming, and opportunities for family involvement. This team will examine our current state and collaborate to support greater equity for all students and families in our Cory Community.
If you would like to be involved, please contact Amber Bourgeois, by next Friday, October 15 at amber_bourgeois@dpsk12.org. I will be reaching out about scheduling as soon as I hear back. I look forward to hearing from you, and thank you!
Calling all leaf-rakers, wheel-barrow-riders, and donut-eaters! Cory’s annual Grounds Clean Up Day is happening on Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9:30am – 12pm! We’ll be raking leaves, clipping branches, planting bulbs, and helping put the Cory Garden to bed for the year, all while enjoying refreshments (did we mention donuts!) and good company! Students, parents, siblings, alums,
grandparents, and any other Cory fans welcome! An assortment of adult-sized tools and leaf bags will be provided, but we could use a few folks with portable leaf-blowers and bulb donations. Families are also encouraged to bring along gloves, leaf grabbers, and any kid-sized gear for young helpers.
Mark your calendars, and please sign up at the link below to join us and bring some supplies.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0E4FA5AF2EA2F94-cory
Did you know Cory has a girls running team? Our Girls on the Run Cory team does more than just run, however. We promote confidence, health, and joy! Girls on the Run meets every Wednesday and Friday before or after school- if you see the girls running, give them a shoutout! We will be representing Cory at the GOTR Rockies 5K in November! GO CORY GOTR!
Cory PTA’s annual giving campaign, Friends of Cory, is on!
Friends of Cory raises money to support full-time specials teachers. This year, our specials team is partnering with classroom teachers to integrate grade-level content with project-based learning. Our students will engage in two STEAM units connected to literacy and math topics, and they are planning for a musical performance linked to a grade-specific unit of study.
It’s going to be an exciting year! Your annual support of Friends of Cory makes it possible. Please make your gift online today. Cash or check donations can be dropped off at the Cory office.
Don’t miss our next dine out at neighborhood favorite Bull & Bush (4700 Cherry Creek South Drive) on Tuesday, October 12! Bull & Bush is donating 10% of purchases to the Cory PTA, all day from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., so come in for lunch and dinner––or both! Take out is included too. Please remember to mention Cory when dining in or taking out.
Calling all 4th grade families!!!!! Please help stock the teacher’s lounge Wednesday, Oct 13th. There will be a box outside of the side cafeteria door on Florida as well as at Kiss n Go in the morning. Items like snacks, drinks, granola bars, popcorn, mixed nuts, Keurig Coffee Pods, etc are all great ideas!!
Thank you,
Brittney Frye & Naurin Gilger
The Cory PTA board is seeking feedback on when is the most convenient time for families to attend PTA meetings. Please fill out this survey to let us know what times work best for you! We appreciate your input, and please contact us at coryelementarypta@yahoo.com with any questions or additional feedback.
Sign up for our second Cory community workouts at F45 (1699A Colorado Blvd.) on Thursday, 10/21 at 11am. The cost to attend is $20, payable to Brittney Frye through Venmo (@brittney-frye) and all proceeds will be donated back to Cory.JOIN THE PTA!
PTA membership is a great way to get involved in the Cory community, and members are able to vote on items in our monthly meetings. Membership is $15 for an individual and $30 for a couple. Join today by submitting membership dues through PayPal (you do not need a PayPal account to use this payment method), or email Melissa Viola to submit a check.
